Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting
Kishwaukee College, based in Malta, Illinois, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,936 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,657 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 41.6%. Mmedian graduate debt is $9,395, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.22x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,574 per year. The most popular programs include Biological and Physical Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, and Allied Health & Medical Assisting.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$39,657
Graduation Rate
41.6%
Median Debt
$9,395
Average Net Price
$4,574
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
8.67x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.22x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,936
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
74.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,560
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,680
Pell Grant Rate
26.3%
Federal Loan Rate
7.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$2,477
Income $30K–$48K
$2,548
Income $48K–$75K
$5,979
Income $110K+
$13,337
Student Demographics
Women
57.5%
White
51.8%
Black
14.1%
Hispanic
26.3%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
4.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.4%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation — Massage (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (33)
Associate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $46,128 | 129 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $47,090 | 106 |
| Registered Nursing | $85,632 | 45 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $68,594 | 13 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $67,540 | 9 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 6 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 5 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 123 |
| Practical Nursing | $34,755 | 84 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 31 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 23 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 22 |
| Agricultural Sciences | Not reported | 15 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 14 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 14 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 8 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Plant Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 4 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 4 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agricultural Business | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | 1 |
| Security & Protective Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Illinois
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- Lowest Debt Colleges in Illinois
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